Spotted NEW M3 on PCH/ Malibu - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

gbogh3 · 9th June 2006, 03:56

Not sure if the is the right place to post, but since there is SO much insterest on the new M3. The car was black, kinda odd that there was only 1 car. It is not uncommon for us to see new BMW's being driving around this area, but very rare for only 1 car, usually it is 3 and sometime only 2.
The car had a very low nose in the front, a lot of slant compared to other BMW's! Nice Bulge in the hood, there can't be very much room in there with the V8. This car was a 2 door, look *****in!

I was not able to get any pictures, sorry.

HDClown · 9th June 2006, 05:12

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Originally Posted by gbogh3

Not sure if the is the right place to post, but since there is SO much insterest on the new M3. The car was black, kinda odd that there was only 1 car. It is not uncommon for us to see new BMW's being driving around this area, but very rare for only 1 car, usually it is 3 and sometime only 2.
The car had a very low nose in the front, a lot of slant compared to other BMW's! Nice Bulge in the hood, there can't be very much room in there with the V8. This car was a 2 door, look *****in!

I was not able to get any pictures, sorry.

It could have just been the new 335.

whatheheck · 9th June 2006, 06:10

Here you go! Enjoy.

http://www.sbeuroclub.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1204

Dan

ktulu · 9th June 2006, 06:27

If the four door looks that good I may think about getting a height reduction. I believe they will be coming with a 6-speed manual(manual) transmission right? Didn't see where he mentioned if it sounded good? Could you tell if it growled gbogh3?

gbogh3 · 9th June 2006, 08:54

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Originally Posted by whatheheck

Here you go! Enjoy.

http://www.sbeuroclub.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1204

Dan

That's the one.

HDCLOWN,
You could be right, 335, not sure if they both have the buldge in the hood and I did not get a look at the tail pipes.

gavin

gbogh3 · 9th June 2006, 08:59

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Originally Posted by ktulu

If the four door looks that good I may think about getting a height reduction. I believe they will be coming with a 6-speed manual(manual) transmission right? Didn't see where he mentioned if it sounded good? Could you tell if it growled gbogh3?

No growl, it was going the other way. But I will see if I can sneak up the Newbury Park, where they have a design center. It is very common to see them between here and Ojai. I saw a M6 traveling with a 645i late one night on the 23 freeway, 11pm maybe 8 months ago??

HDClown · 9th June 2006, 14:23

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Originally Posted by gbogh3

That's the one.

HDCLOWN,
You could be right, 335, not sure if they both have the buldge in the hood and I did not get a look at the tail pipes.

gavin

I think the PR pictures of the 335 have dual single tips, so this looks like it would be an M3 mule. I saw some other better lit pictures on another forum and the front bumper definitely looks like an unfinished version.

rvacha · 9th June 2006, 16:16

If you look closely you will notice that this is one of BMW's better camo jobs. Both the front and back have plastic skirts riveted on to disguise the real areo elements. I'm betting the rear has the same diffuser as the E60 M5. Definitely not a 335.

lestat832 · 9th June 2006, 21:32

wow, those pics look amazing!!!!

that guy who took those pics was dedicated!!!

04ImolaZHP · 9th June 2006, 21:43

wow. not impressed. but i will wait to see the final product before i pass judgement...